What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15457?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-15457 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15457?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-15457, you should update Bentley View to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What types of attacks can ZDI-CAN-15457 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-15457 can facilitate remote code execution attacks requiring user interaction with malicious pages or files.

What should users of Bentley View do in response to ZDI-CAN-15457?

Users of Bentley View should apply the latest security updates and avoid opening untrusted files or links.

Is user interaction necessary for exploiting ZDI-CAN-15457?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15457, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-15457

high

7.8

4/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-15457: Bentley View DXF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Bentley View. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DXF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bentley View

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15457?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-15457 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15457?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-15457, you should update Bentley View to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What types of attacks can ZDI-CAN-15457 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-15457 can facilitate remote code execution attacks requiring user interaction with malicious pages or files.
What should users of Bentley View do in response to ZDI-CAN-15457?
Users of Bentley View should apply the latest security updates and avoid opening untrusted files or links.
Is user interaction necessary for exploiting ZDI-CAN-15457?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15457, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15457?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-15457 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15457?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-15457, you should update Bentley View to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What types of attacks can ZDI-CAN-15457 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-15457 can facilitate remote code execution attacks requiring user interaction with malicious pages or files.
What should users of Bentley View do in response to ZDI-CAN-15457?
Users of Bentley View should apply the latest security updates and avoid opening untrusted files or links.
Is user interaction necessary for exploiting ZDI-CAN-15457?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15457, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.